Posts tagged "High asset divorce"

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, July 5, 2019.

For some spouses in Texas, they did not see a divorce coming. Even when a relationship is rocky, spouses may be under the impression that they will be able to make it work. Unfortunately, roughly half of all marriages end in divorce. Because of this, it is important for spouses young and old and those in short and long-term marriages to fully understand how this process will impact them now and in the future. In other words, it is essential to know how property and assets will be split, and in cases of a high asset dissolution, what can be done to protect significant accounts

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

While planning a wedding can be a large production, ending a marriage can sometimes be an even bigger event. Although it is not a happy and momentous event, it is one that requires both spouses to make serious and life altering decisions. Those going through a high asset divorce in Texas have added concerns regarding their personal wealth, especially if it comes from a family business they seek to protect from the divorce process.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

When individuals in Texas and elsewhere get married, they are unfortunately faced with the thought that this may not work out. No one likes to think about divorce or a relationship failing, but with the divorce rate in the nation still hovering around 50 percent, it is important to consider this as a possibility. Whether a marriage has lasted only a few years or several decades, the wealth brought into the marriage as well as the wealth accumulated during the marriage needs to be addressed during the dissolution of a marriage.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Much like couples work hard to make a marriage work; spouses in Texas also work hard in life to accumulate wealth. While some individuals are more well off than others, when a wealthy couple decides to part ways, this decision will likely also impact this wealth they have worked hard for. Thus, it is important to be well informed of the impacts dissolution can have on a high asset-divorce.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

A high asset divorce can require more time, care and consideration than many other divorce cases, as there can be a large amount of property to sort through and protect. Our readers may have heard the news that the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, will be going through a divorce. According to reports, Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, has a net worth of $137 billion, and he is divorcing his wife after 25 years of marriage. Financial experts say that their decisions during the dissolution process could have huge financial ramifications, even impacting the U.S. economy.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

A divorce that occurs later in life is oftentimes referred to as a "gray divorce." Whether the couple married in their 20's or 50's, when an older couple dissolves their marriage, there are certain issues that are different, which younger couples are not faced with. Pension and retirement are of particular concern.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

It isn't uncommon to want to protect your things. This is why people put money in banks, items in safes and even take measures to ensure security at a household. It is no difference if a divorce. Spouses want to protect what they believe is his or hers; however, spouses may also be compelled to give up what isn't essentially theirs. In some cases, spouses might take steps to hide assets to avoid having them divided in the divorce process.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Divorce is a tough time for any couple deciding to go through this process. While the end result is the same, there is no right way to divorce. Ending a marriage for one couple can take much longer to complete when compared to another. And, for those going through a high asset divorce, it may take longer. A high profile couple in Texas and elsewhere may face added challenges because they are in the public eye as well.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, July 13, 2018.

Marriage looks different from one couple to another. One couple might have much property and assets included in the marriage, while others have limited assets, mostly renting property. No matter what the situation is, it is always vital to look at what is included in a marriage when a couple decides to end their union. This could mean sorting through a long laundry list of items, one of which could be a family business.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Texas individuals and couples take the time to plan and prepare for the future. This often means having finances in order for retirement. While these steps are often necessary, divorcing couples often find their retirement assets up at the chopping block, limiting how much they have to spend during their retirement years post-divorce. Although this could plague any divorcing couple, those going through a high-asset divorce might face added difficulties.

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